Paint work and Alloy wheel polishing

[robbo]

Morning all.
Just thought I would let you know about this if anyone is interested. I thought I would have a go at polishing my alloy wheels. I have tried the usual methods and cleaners but never been happy with the finish I achieved. The other day I purchased a Mothers mini power ball and a bottle of their metal polish. After a couple of hours work here are the results.
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Now to paint work. I have been trying out various car waxes over the last few month and I have now found the perfect one for me. It's Bilt Hamber Hydra Wax. It's not cheap at around £25 a bottle but is very easy to apply and buff off. Again here are the results.
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Rob.

[robbo]

Here are a couple more pictures of the paint work.
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Cheers Rob.

[V Mad]

Very nice. How did you polish around the wheel valve?

I use Scotchbrite buffing wheels to start if they need it, then finish off with a rag mop and metal polish.

[stagmyson]

looks nice
I love the colour

[mjheathcote]

How tarnished were the alloys to start with? look excellent.

[Staggard]

Here are a couple more pictures of the paint work.
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Cheers Rob.

Looks like you have polished through to the white primer

[robbo]

Looks like you have polished through to the white primer

Ha Ha better go a bit easy on the rest of the car.
Rob.

[Rubce]

Hi

All looks great. Do you have a photo of the wheels before you started work? Is there any laquer remaining on them?

Regards

Bruce

[robbo]

How tarnished were the alloys to start with? look excellent.

They weren't to bad. I just couldn't get the finish I wanted using autosol wet & dry etc.
rob.

[robbo]

Hi

All looks great. Do you have a photo of the wheels before you started work? Is there any laquer remaining on them?

Regards

Bruce

Hi Bruce. The wheels had no lacquer on them thankfully as that would have been a lot more involved with striping etc. Sorry but I didn't take a before picture.
Rob.

[MandM]

Morning all.
Just thought I would let you know about this if anyone is interested. I thought I would have a go at polishing my alloy wheels. I have tried the usual methods and cleaners but never been happy with the finish I achieved. The other day I purchased a Mothers mini power ball and a bottle of their metal polish. After a couple of hours work here are the results.
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Now to paint work. I have been trying out various car waxes over the last few month and I have now found the perfect one for me. It's Bilt Hamber Hydra Wax. It's not cheap at around £25 a bottle but is very easy to apply and buff off. Again here are the results.
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Rob.

Very nice ,Rob they put mine to shame

[robbo]

Very nice ,Rob they put mine to shame

Don't know about that Martin your car is pretty awesome. Ludham next weekend see you there.
Rob.

[Andrew S]

Rob, lovely job and what a lovely colour

[Jeff]

Rob,

Did you prep the paintwork before applying the wax?

Jeff.

[robbo]

Hi Jeff.
I have used a clay bar and also polished the paint with my sons polishing machine before waxing the car. This was all done at the beginning of the year. I do enjoy keeping the car looking good so don't find it a chore. I have tried a few different waxes but this Hydra wax is the best I have come across. I have to say I am very impressed with Bilt Hamber products.
Cheers Rob.